Academic Outreach Lead, Structural Engineering Education

Synopsys Inc; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc. invites applicants for an Academic Program role focused on shaping how the next generation of engineers learns structural analysis and simulation.

You will develop curriculum materials, collaborate with professors and researchers, and deliver workshops to educators and students using industry-leading tools like Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA. The role emphasizes content development, teaching readiness, and travel to universities to drive adoption across global institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in industry or academia
• Hands-on use of Ansys Mechanical and Ansys LS‑DYNA, or equivalent experience with commercial simulation software for structural analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Ability to travel domestically up to 40% of the time for university visits, events, and workshops
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines
• A PhD in a structural engineering discipline is a plus
• Experience teaching, developing educational content, or working as a teaching assistant at the university level is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build curriculum materials for structural engineering disciplines including lectures, tutorials, learning pathways, assessment libraries, and certification programs that align with how engineering is taught today
• Work directly with professors, researchers, and student teams at universities to understand their goals, challenges, and workflows, then translate that into content and adoption strategies
• Develop content plans for assigned disciplines based on input from academic field teams, application engineers, business units, and direct feedback from educators
• Deliver training sessions, guest lectures, webinars, and workshops that teach educators and students how to apply Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA to real structural analysis problems
• Support the academic field sales team by strengthening relationships with universities, identifying opportunities to grow tool usage, and providing technical guidance on product application
• Represent Ansys at conferences, academic events, and webinars to grow adoption and gather feedback on how our education resources are being used in the classroom
• Stay current on pedagogical trends, educational technology, and structural engineering practices to ensure content remains relevant and effective

Skills

Structural engineering

Curriculum development

Content development

Public speaking

English proficiency

Travel up to 40%

Time management

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering or related

PhD in structural engineering (plus)

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

Ansys LS-DYNA

Job description

Synopsys Inc. invites applicants for an Academic Program role focused on shaping how the next generation of engineers learns structural analysis and simulation.

You will develop curriculum materials, collaborate with professors and researchers, and deliver workshops to educators and students using industry-leading tools like Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA. The role emphasizes content development, teaching readiness, and travel to universities to drive adoption across global institutions.